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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Every loss has a story

Will Jarvis February 25, 2015

Before last night’s 64-52 victory over the Florida Gators, Missouri men’s basketball team had one win to their name in 2015. Yes, the win was nice but it’s not enough to help fans heal from that...

The absurdity of NBA All-Star Weekend

Andrew McCulloch February 18, 2015

This past weekend, the NBA took its biggest event to the biggest stage. The world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, played host to basketball’s most infamous game, the NBA All-Star Game. It’s...

‘Brothers’ in the backcourt

‘Brothers’ in the backcourt

Daniel Witt February 18, 2015

When fifth-year senior guard Keith Shamburger transferred to Missouri for his final season of college basketball, all he could think was: _Man, I wonder who they’re going to room me with._ Questions...

Tigers’ heartache continues on Valentine’s Day

Daniel Witt February 15, 2015

Missouri basketball failed to break up with its 10-game losing streak on Valentine’s Day Saturday. The Tigers were unable to overcome an 11-point halftime deficit and fell to Mississippi State 77-74...

Clark hurt as Tigers fall to Gamecocks

Clark hurt as Tigers fall to Gamecocks

Michael Natelli February 11, 2015

Sunday night marked a month since Missouri had won a basketball game. And with subpar South Carolina on the schedule Tuesday night, there was reason to believe that the Tigers’ nine-game losing streak...

Anderson wants to build his team the ‘right way’

Will Jarvis February 11, 2015

Kim Anderson’s Missouri Tigers have lost eight straight games and currently ride the program’s worst losing streak in over 40 years. At 1-9 in Southeastern Conference play, the Tigers sit in last place. And...

Tigers fall to Aggies at home

Michael Natelli February 8, 2015

As Gary Thorne used to say in classic EA Sports NHL games, “Finish, finish, finish. And we’re not talking about the country, folks.” Missouri didn’t finish on Saturday. Texas A&M did, and that’s...

Vocal leadership lacking in Missouri locker room

Vocal leadership lacking in Missouri locker room

Will Jarvis February 4, 2015

Immediately after an embarrassing 20-point loss at home to Ole Miss on Saturday, the entire Missouri basketball team entered a silent locker room. January had been tough. Two wins, then seven straight...

Tigers blown out by Rebels

Will Jarvis January 31, 2015

Well, that was ugly. In Missouri’s worst loss since a 86-37 beating from No. 1 Kentucky on Jan. 13, the Tigers sloppily fumbled their way through yet another conference loss to Ole Miss. Losing 67-47,...

Tigers fight, fall to No. 1 Kentucky

Tigers fight, fall to No. 1 Kentucky

Daniel Witt January 30, 2015

There was Gardner-Webb University in November 2007, and Virginia Military Institute a year later. Fast forward two years, and there was Christian Watford’s game-winning three for the Indiana Hoosiers...

Rosburg impresses against No. 1 Kentucky

Rosburg impresses against No. 1 Kentucky

Will Jarvis January 30, 2015

Ryan Rosburg’s parents weren’t too pleased with their seating assignment during Thursday night’s game against No. 1 Kentucky. Nestled in the northwest corner of Mizzou Arena, one row in front of...

Clark ready to bounce back

Clark ready to bounce back

Daniel Witt January 28, 2015

Wes Clark slowly made his way to the Missouri locker room. His jersey covered his face while he sobbed into the white polyester fabric. Clark was led off the court by former Mizzou standout Kim English,...